When is the best time to go to Ratholo

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ratholo, Botswana. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Ratholo weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ratholo are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Ratholo January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 88mm 9.1hrs 14.2hrs

The weather in January in Ratholo is characteristically hot and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ratholo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Ratholo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Ratholo with around 88mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Ratholo weather in January »

February

Ratholo February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 74mm 9hrs 13.6hrs

February in Ratholo is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ratholo for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Ratholo and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ratholo with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Ratholo weather in February »

March

Ratholo March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 52mm 9hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Ratholo is characteristically hot and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ratholo.

March is in the fall / autumn in Ratholo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ratholo with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Ratholo weather in March »

April

Ratholo April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 29mm 9.1hrs 12.4hrs

Ratholo's weather in April is typically warm and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ratholo, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Ratholo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ratholo with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Ratholo weather in April »

May

Ratholo May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 7mm 9.9hrs 11.9hrs

May is a very dry month in Ratholo and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ratholo, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Ratholo and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ratholo with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Ratholo weather in May »

June

Ratholo June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 2mm 9.5hrs 14.2hrs

The weather in June in Ratholo is characteristically mild and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ratholo, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Ratholo and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ratholo with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Ratholo weather in June »

July

Ratholo July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 2mm 10.2hrs 13.6hrs

July in Ratholo is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ratholo, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Ratholo and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ratholo with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Ratholo weather in July »

August

Ratholo August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 2mm 10.4hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Ratholo is characteristically mild and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ratholo, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Ratholo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ratholo with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Ratholo weather in August »

September

Ratholo September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 9mm 10.2hrs 12.4hrs

Ratholo's weather in September is typically warm and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ratholo, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Ratholo and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ratholo with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Ratholo weather in September »

October

Ratholo October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 31mm 9.5hrs 11.9hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Ratholo and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ratholo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the spring in Ratholo and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ratholo with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Ratholo weather in October »

November

Ratholo November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 59mm 8.9hrs 14.2hrs

November in Ratholo is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ratholo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Ratholo and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ratholo with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Ratholo weather in November »

December

Ratholo December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 67mm 8.7hrs 13.6hrs

December in Ratholo is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ratholo for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Ratholo and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ratholo with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Ratholo weather in December »

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Ratholo weather stats

Ratholo weather statistics
Hottest month: January 31.7°C 89.1°F
Driest month: June 2mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: July 10.2hrs
Coldest month: June 22.2°C 72°F
Wettest month: January 88mm 3.5ins
Warmest sea: February 24.8°C 76.6°F
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